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Relay Ventures invests in exceptional founders building technology companies that have the potential to redefine how we interact with the world around us. Our portfolio includes over 100 investments with more than 42 successful exits through IPO and M&A. With offices in Menlo Park and Toronto, Relay invests in startups across the US and Canada with a focus on seed and Series A.

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated self-starter who will be an impactful member of our investment team in Menlo Park. You’ll be working closely with the firm’s partners to analyze investment opportunities, support portfolio companies, and execute on the fund’s strategy. As an Associate Partner (Principal), you’ll be empowered to make investment decisions and will be responsible for leading deals from sourcing to sitting on the board. You’ll be expected to bring a unique point of view to the table and build a strong network to leverage. As a key member of our team, you’ll be foundational to our Silicon Valley presence and will have the opportunity to determine the next generation of companies in the Relay portfolio.

What We’re Looking For:

Self-motivated and highly productive, can work independently without much direction

Ability to formulate opinions and build conviction for investments

Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning

Entrepreneurial spirit, desire to be part of a small, fast-moving team

Ability to manage and prioritize many tasks and juggle multiple projects

Contributing to building Relay’s brand while also building your individual brand

Executing on Relay’s fund strategy while pushing the team to continue innovating and thinking about ways to reinvent and improve the firm

Prior Experience:

Prior venture capital experience required; you are (or have been) an Associate at a venture capital firm

Prior operating experience required; you are (or have been) in an engineering or product management role at a technology company

BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (preferred) and an MBA

Application Process:

Please visit hereto submit a PDF of your resume and a concise 150 word answer to the following question:

What is one startup currently in Relay’s portfolio that you are skeptical about and why?

Submissions will be reviewed as they are received. Thank you for the time and effort you put into applying for this position however, due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for the next step in the process will be contacted.

Relay Ventures is a member of the National Venture Capital Association, Canadian Venture Capital Association and is a proud supporter of #MovingForward.

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